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Conor McGregor plans UFC return after 69-second loss and injury
July 13, 2026 at 05:57 PM
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Conor McGregor has said he intends to fight again in the UFC after his return bout ended in a first-round loss to Max Holloway due to a knee injury.
- McGregor announced on Instagram that he will undergo surgery and then return for the final fight of his UFC contract.
- McGregor said he was healthy entering the bout and described the injury as coming "out of nowhere."
- UFC CEO Dana White said he is considering options for scheduling McGregor's next fight.
- McGregor's last UFC victory came in January 2020 against Donald Cerrone.

